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Be part of a growing demand for Civil Engineers as communities and governments continue to expect well-engineered, effective and sustainable facilities.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) covers the planning, design, construction and management of essential community infrastructure, including:

  • commercial and industrial buildings
  • water supply and wastewater systems
  • irrigation, drainage and flood protection systems
  • bridges, roads and transport systems
  • port harbour and airport facilities

Civil engineering is one of the oldest technical professions providing the necessary infrastructure for societies.  As a Civil Engineer, you can run your own practice or work for government authorities, private industry consulting firms or major construction companies on planning, investigation, design, construction and/or rehabilitation of:

  • office, residential and industrial buildings, sporting and shopping complexes
  • sustainable urban residential developments and municipal facilities
  • transportation systems for passengers and freight including roads, bridges, railways and airports
  • water infrastructure works including reservoirs, pump stations, pipelines, treatment plants, drainage and  flood control
  • irrigation and alternative water supply systems including wastewater recycling and stormwater harvesting
  • pollution control facilities for solid, liquid and gaseous wastes
  • mining developments and structural foundations (geological / soil investigations)
  • energy extraction facilities and renewable energy sources such as hydro, solar, wind and geothermal
  • ports, harbours, marinas, breakwaters, beach rehabilitation and other coastal protection works

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

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Careers

  • Civil Infrastructure Engineer
  • Civil Design Engineer
  • Project Manager/Engineer
  • Construction Engineer
  • Engineering Technician
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Research Engineer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Study pathways

There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to complete your course faster by getting credit for previous study.

VU TAFE to undergraduate

You can get credit in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (EBDC) if you have studied one of these TAFE courses at VU:

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

  • You may get up to one and a half years of credit.

To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the .

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Graduate faster

If you've done previous study related to this course, you may be awarded credit. This means you can graduate in less time.

Completing this course also gives you a head-start on other at VU courses at a higher level of study.

We also award credit for relevant work and life experience. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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Course Objectives

The objectives of the course are to produce graduates who:

  • have a solid foundation of scientific, engineering and project management knowledge;
  • can develop creative and practical solutions to engineering problems;
  • can communicate appropriately and effectively in different modes with different audiences;
  • can work independently and collaboratively;
  • can understand community needs in the context of societal aspirations and expectations;
  • have both the skills and motivation to continue learning as professionals; and
  • are work-ready and thus attractive to prospective employers.
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Units and electives

The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) is a 384 credit point degree.

For midyear entry students, the expected minimum number of semesters to complete the course will be nine semesters (4.5 years).

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:
Candidates applying for the award of Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) must ensure that they have submitted for approval, evidence of having undertaken a minimum of 12 weeks industrial experience relevant to the course to satisfy Engineers Australia requirements.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • TAFE: Students with a suitable VET qualification can apply for admission in the normal manner.
  • Year 12:

    The prerequisite subjects for admission into the first year of the course are based on entry at post Year 12, Victorian Certificate of Education, or equivalent level and are as follows: Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and in mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics. Selection-mode: CY12: ATAR and two-stage process with a middle-band of approximately 20%. NONY12: Academic record (see institutional page). Middle-band: Completing chemistry, physics and/ or specialist mathematics = an aggregate 3 points higher per study, to a maximum 9 points. Persons transferring from other courses or having overseas or other entrance qualifications of at least equivalent standard should apply for admission in the normal manner.

  • International: Full-fee paying international students must have qualifications which are equivalent to those listed above. In addition, they must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language:
    • IELTS - an overall band score of 6+ or equivalent, subject to individual profile.
  • Mature: Mature age students demonstrating equivalence to the above can apply in the normal manner.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.
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How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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